Arnold & Porter, an international law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a Life Sciences Patent Law Clerk for the Intellectual Property practice group in the Washington DC office. The Patent Law Clerk will be directly supervised by an attorney and get individualized patent law training. Ideal candidates will be organized, detail-oriented and able to follow up on instructions independently. Benefits include a competitive salary and a tuition reimbursement program when applicable. Please include a cover letter, resume, school transcripts (please include each school), and writing sample with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Preparing and filing new patent applications and other patent prosecution documents. Conducting client technology and patent portfolio assessments. Supporting business development. Managing large domestic and foreign dockets. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Ph.D. and significant graduate level experience. Broad training in the biological sciences are sought, with expertise in plant biology, biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, microbiology, entomology, immunology or chemical engineering highly preferred. Research experience or training in RNA silencing, genome editing, nucleic acids chemistry, microbiomes, quantitative genetics, process and reactor design, separation technologies, thermodynamics and kinetics is desirable. Excellent academic credentials and references. Law school or prior legal training or enrollment in law school is not required. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Strong problem solving skills. Ability to prioritize and manage time effectively working in a fast-paced environment while exhibiting a strong attention to detail. Excellent organization and communications skills, both oral and written. Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously. Exceptional client service both internal and external. Arnold & Porter is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), age, marital or partnership status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family leave status, citizenship status, immigration status, ancestry, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. Our firm's equal opportunity policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions, including, without limitation, recruitment, employment, assignment, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, disciplinary action and terminations. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, Arnold & Porter maintains an affirmative action plan through which it makes good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment qualified minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click EEO is the LAW and the Supplement poster. Arnold & Porter is an EO Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.Job Requirements:Conduct legal research and draft memorandaPerforming legal research and preparing legal memoranda and documentsWrite legal memoranda regarding intellectual propertyPreparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of lawPreparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of lawConduct legal research and draft legal documents and memosPreparing draft legal documents, such as motions, briefs, memoranda of lawPreparing draft legal documents,such as motions, briefs, memoranda of lawAnalyzing documents received from foreign governments in criminal mattersEngage in research regarding legal issues and developments regarding legal issuesWork with family law attorneysPerform legal research on various issuesDraft legal documents, including court pleadings and discovery responsesPerforming legal research and writingInvolve document review, trial preparation, legal research, and assistance writing legal briefs and memorandaCheck legal forms for accuracy and perform legal researchPrepare legal documents and maintain legal files for attorney reviewConduct legal research and analysisPerform legal research upon requestPrepare legal proceedings necessary to commence criminal cases